CHARITY Kids Inspire has given Christmas gifts to 200 under privileged young people in Chelmsford.
Leading up to this festive period, the charity received donations of gifts and food hampers from a range of supporters and local businesses within Essex.
Major companies such as E2V, Beresfords, Lookers, ASDA and Chelmsford Round Table backed the popular appeal.
The charity also received £1,000 worth of toys courtesy of Littlewoods Direct.
Kids Inspire's chief executive, Sue Bell said: "We would like to thank everyone who gave donations and to the volunteers who wrapped up all the presents.
"You have brightened up Christmas for many young people."
This is the fourth successful year of the Kids Inspire Christmas Appeal.
Kids Inspire was launched in 2007 by chief executive Sue Bell and is a community based organisation which aims to support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and their families within Essex.
Kids Inspire is currently based in Chelmsford and Southend and provides individually tailored support packages to suit each child's needs.